He led the most popular band in the nation in the early 1940s, but he was far from an overnight success. We explore the early days of his professional life.

This Is Glenn Miller 1

The BBC in 1999 compiled a list of 100 songs from the 20th century that were "most memorable." They are presented in reverse order, keeping listeners in suspense until the #1 song is revealed.

Best Songs of the Century 1

Great songs that became an essential part of the popular music landscape during the last century.

Original Cast 5

Music and interview excerpts from the 2004 Glenn Miller Festival on the 100th anniversary of his birth in Clarinda, Iowa.

Close Encounters 27

Odd though it may seem, many songs were written about medical conditions and their treatments.

What's Up, Doc?

Last in a series of episodes celebrating the sparkling works of this remarkable mid-20th-century composer. He did it all -- music for Broadway and Hollywood, writing both melodies and lyrics.

Cole Porter 3

Recorded gems selected from a donation of 500 LP albums, through the generosity of one of David Miller's neighbors.

New Acquisitions 2

Picking up the story from 1940, reviewing the fame of the Dorsey band.

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